Trump Goes Nuts on Sunday AM as Meltdown Accelerates - The MeidasTouch Podcast

Summary

The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Trump Goes Nuts on Sunday AM as Meltdown Accelerates"

Release Date: June 8, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Podcast Description: Combining brotherly camaraderie, comedy, and incisive news coverage, the Meiselas brothers discuss political developments with a focus on supporting democracy. Their unique approach has garnered a vast following, making them influential voices in the political discourse.

Overview

In the June 8, 2025 episode titled "Trump Goes Nuts on Sunday AM as Meltdown Accelerates," the MeidasTouch Network brothers delve into the escalating authoritarian actions of former President Donald Trump. The discussion spans Trump's recent military maneuvers, suppression of dissent, media manipulation, and the broader implications for American democracy. The episode is marked by fervent analysis, critical insights, and the brothers' characteristic blend of humor and seriousness.

1. Trump's Military Parade and Federalization of the National Guard

The episode opens with a stark portrayal of Trump's military actions in Washington, D.C. as he prepares for a grandiose parade reminiscent of North Korean displays. The brothers emphasize the unprecedented federalization of the National Guard, drawing parallels to historical events.

Commentator [01:00]: "Tanks and howitzer and other military equipment is rolling into Washington, D.C. as Donald Trump prepares for his dictator parade."

This move is notable as it's the first time since 1965—when President Lyndon B. Johnson deployed federal forces to Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement—that the National Guard was federalized without a governor's consent.

Commentator [03:15]: "Donald Trump federalized the National Guard for the first time this has happened since 1965 without a governor's approval."

The brothers criticize Trump's justification for these actions, linking them to ICE raids targeting Latino communities rather than addressing genuine civil unrest.

Commentator [06:45]: "Donald Trump has been targeting the hardworking Latino community in California and elsewhere. This is absolutely disgusting."

2. Critique of Trump’s Rhetoric and Actions

The discussion highlights Trump's aggressive rhetoric against state leaders and his attempts to delegitimize local governance.

Trump's Statement [07:10]: "Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles... These are radical left protests by instigators and often paid troublemakers will not be tolerated."

The brothers dissect Trump's approach, labeling him as a dictator intent on inflaming divisions rather than fostering unity.

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy [05:50]: "It's important to remember that Trump isn't trying to heal or keep the peace. He's looking to inflame and divide."

3. Suspension of ABC Journalist Terry Moran

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the suspension of ABC's senior national correspondent, Terry Moran, following his critical remarks about Trump and his advisor, Stephen Miller.

Commentator [11:39]: "So-called journalist Terry Moran went on a rampage against Stephen Miller."
Follower [11:49]: "They have said that President Trump is a world-class hater... This is unacceptable and unhinged rhetoric."

The brothers argue that Moran's suspension exemplifies the suppression of free speech and the undermining of unbiased journalism under Trump's regime.

Commentator [17:11]: "How are you suddenly cutting attacks on silencers? Well, there was a lot of thought and deliberation that went into that as well."

4. Deployment of Active Duty Marines

The possibility of deploying active duty Marines to cities like Los Angeles is examined, with input from political figures and veterans.

MAGA Mike Johnson [12:51]: "One of our core principles is maintaining peace through strength... We do that on foreign affairs and domestic affairs as well."
Editor-in-Chief Ron Philipkowski [13:24]: "One of our core principles is to not deploy the Marines domestically to carry out law enforcement functions."

The brothers express concern over the militarization of American cities, viewing it as a direct threat to civil liberties and democratic norms.

5. Economic Policies and Trade Tariffs

The episode transitions to an analysis of Trump's economic policies, specifically focusing on trade tariffs and their impact on the American economy.

Kevin Hassett, Trump's National Economic Council Adviser [14:15]: "Now the tariffs are always going to be here."
Host [15:06]: "We're negotiating them on a country-by-country basis... We've got a trade deal with the UK."

The brothers critique the unpredictability of tariffs, highlighting their detrimental effects on businesses and the broader economy.

Commentator [15:19]: "There's zero right-wing coverage at all on the cost. And the left-wing coverage are these low-ball numbers as well."

6. Gun Policy Changes: Silencers and Tax Provisions

The discussion moves to recent legislative changes concerning gun silencers, portraying them as unnecessary and constitutionally unfounded.

Guest [17:00]: "There is a provision that eliminates attacks on gun silencers... there's no real rationale for silent."
Debater [17:14]: "We have to protect the fundamental freedoms of the American people."

The brothers argue that such measures are symbolic of the administration's overreach and disregard for practical governance.

7. Socioeconomic Concerns and Authoritarianism

Wrapping up, the brothers lament the current state of American society, emphasizing the struggles of the middle and working classes under what they describe as an authoritarian regime.

Commentator [17:39]: "We just want people to have education... We shouldn't have to deal with those types of decisions in the United States of America."
Commentator [18:00]: "We the people shouldn't take it, we shouldn't tolerate it, we shouldn't normalize it."

They underscore the critical role of independent media in combating misinformation and advocating for democratic principles.

Conclusion

The MeidasTouch brothers present a compelling critique of Donald Trump's actions, framing his administration as a drift towards authoritarianism that threatens the foundational values of American democracy. Through detailed analysis and impassioned discourse, they call for vigilance, unity, and support for independent media to safeguard against the erosion of civil liberties and democratic institutions.

Notable Quotes:

Trump [07:10]: "Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles... These are radical left protests by instigators and often paid troublemakers will not be tolerated."
Senator Chris Murphy [05:50]: "It's important to remember that Trump isn't trying to heal or keep the peace. He's looking to inflame and divide his movement doesn't believe in democracy or protest."
Terry Moran [11:49]: "President Trump is a world-class hater... This is unacceptable and unhinged rhetoric."
Ron Philipkowski [13:24]: "One of our core principles is to not deploy the Marines domestically to carry out law enforcement functions."
Kevin Hassett [14:15]: "Now the tariffs are always going to be here."

Resources Mentioned:

Ground News: A tool highlighted for its role in providing balanced media coverage. Subscribers are encouraged to explore it for transparent news consumption. Visit ground.news/mtn for more information.

Closing Remarks:

The episode concludes with a reaffirmation of the MeidasTouch Network's commitment to fighting for democracy and truth, urging listeners to support independent media and remain vigilant against authoritarian tendencies.

Note: This summary excludes all advertisements, intros, outros, and non-content sections as per the podcast's instructions.

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Tanks and howitzer and other military equipment is rolling into Washington, D.C. as Donald Trump prepares for his dictator parade. On June 14, the day of his birthday, a Kim Jong Un style parade will be taking place. You see here the images. You're not looking at North Korea or Russia, you're looking at the United States of America. And this follows Donald Trump federalizing the National Guard for the first time this has happened since 1965 without a governor's approval. The last time this happened, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson sent forces to Alabama to guard civil rights demonstrators. This time Donald Trump sent the National Guard to go after people in the United States after Donald Trump escalated a situation by having having ICE raids attacked hardworking Latino communities in California. It should be noted as well that although Donald Trump says Great job by the National Guard, stopping everything and I'll read you what Trump said in a moment, the National Guard had not even arrived at that time. And so shout out to California Governor Gavin Newsom who understands Donald Trump's fraud and scams, and Newsom called him out right away. So here's what Trump posted and then let me tell you what a Newsom said in response. So at 11:41pm Really 2:00am in the morning, Donald Trump wrote Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles. After two days of violence, clashes and unrest, we have an incompetent Governor, new scum and Mayor Bass who were, as usual, just look at how they handle the fires. And now they're very slow. Permitting disaster. Federal permitting is complete. Unable to handle the task. He's not even speaking in sentences. Donald Trump. These radical left protests by instigators and often paid troublemakers will not be tolerated. Also, from now on, masks will not be allowed to be worn at protests. What do these people have to hide and why? Again, thank you to the National Guard for a job well done, exclamation point. So Donald Trump, the dictator, saying that if you wear a mask to a protest, you will be violating the law and the National Guard or potentially the Marines, because Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he's activated the Marines to go after American citizens on his order. You will be attacked if you wear a mask. Meanwhile, the ICE officers and the DHS officers and ATF are all wearing masks to shield their identity. Also, Donald Trump, the insurrectionist himself, who attacked police officers, led an insurrection that led to police officers being killed on January 6th. Did not activate the National Guard that day, but was pretty easy for him to activate the National Guard and now the Marines as well, potentially to attack American citizens. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy puts it aptly. It's important to remember that Trump isn't trying to heal or keep the peace. He's looking to inflame and divide his movement doesn't believe in democracy or protest. And if they get a chance to end the rule of law, they will take it. None of this is on the level. And as I've been saying, Donald Trump has been targeting, not criminals, not gang bangers, not the bad guys. He's been targeting the hardworking Latino community in California and elsewhere. Also in Florida, we're seeing this, we're saying, we're seeing it in Massachusetts, Texas, throughout the country, every single state. And what the regime is doing is they're sending their ICE agents, ATF agents, and they're also trying to work with local law enforcement, who should not be working with them, hiding in the bushes at courtrooms and at courthouses and waiting in the hallways and courtrooms. So as people are going through their lawful process, they're immediately detained, thrown to detention centers, ripped away from their family, raids on Home Depot, raids at, at factories and, and farms where people are, where Latinos are working and contributing to our economy, most of whom are paying taxes, who are integral to our economy, who are members of this community, peace loving, hardworking people. That is who the Trump regime is going after. And it's Absolutely disgusting. And I am glad that Gavin Newsom call Donald Trump out for it. And as this fascist propaganda parade continues, you have Donald Trump last night at a UFC fight. I mean, I just want you to look at the absurdity of this clown show that is the United States of America. Take a look at Trump right here putting on UFC belts. You know, it is all cosplay fascism to a T. This is his safe space going into a UFC fight where we the people are fed up and sick and tired of this tyrann authoritarian crap. Let's be very, very clear with our language. We're not in a constitutional crisis. We are past that. The United States of America, June 8, 2025 is an authoritarian regime led by an idiocracy. The Trump regime. The United States of America is no longer the hegemonic leading power in the world. No way. Trump has weakened the United States to a frail, weak, pathetic thing like, like Bedmin Mar a Lago, which may look a little bit pretty from the outside, but when you look inside, it has mold and it's gross and it can't even pass a freaking health inspection like Benminster couldn't, which got what, a 32 out of 100 in the local health inspection? Literally the worst score you can possibly get. And yes, I do use the language authoritarian regime because this is authoritarian things that happen. The Trump regime reached out to ABC and Disney after one of ABC's reporters, Terry Moran, criticized Donald Trump and Stephen Miller for what they did. And Moran got suspended by ABC and its parent company, Disney. ABC News says senior national correspondent Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation. This since deleted tweet is the reason for the suspension. So if you're a reporter and you say truthful things that you're critical of the regime, you get fired right now by the American oligarchy. That's what happens. We're a fascist state, we're a fascist country in America. That's what it is. We're fighting here at the Midas Touch network from within. That's what's going on. Moran wrote, the thing about Stephen Miller is not that he is the brains behind Trumpism. Yes, he is one of the people who conceptualizes the impulses of the Trumpist movement and translates them into policy. But that's not what's interesting about Miller. It's not brains, it's bile. Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He is a world class hater. You can see this just by looking at him, because you can see that his Hatred are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate. Trump is a world class hater, but his hatred only is only a means to an end and that end is his own glorification. This is his spiritual nourishment. Posting that now gets you basically suspended or fired from your job in the United States of America. That is absolutely pathetic. And that is why we need more independent media. You know, one of the things that I also like to see as well is what the right wing is like, what their media diet is like, like what they are looking at. You know, it was notable for example, that, you know, I made this post which I thought was a pretty, you know, basic post where I just said, you know, hey, the United States of, you know, the United States of America should not be attacking these hardworking Latino communities. And all these right wing influencers started posting at me and saying, you know, how dare they. They're all unlawful. These are horrible people, get rid of them. And then I'm like, didn't you all say that you were just going to go after the criminals? Now you're revealing your true color. It's important to know what they're saying on the right wing media. Like take a look at this article. Army says Trump's military parade could cause $16 million in damage to Washington streets. By the way, I think it's going to be 10x that. I don't think this military dictator parade is going to be $45 million. Look, you have 7,000 soldiers, 130 vehicles, 50 helicopters and you're telling me that's only going to cost $50 million or $45 million? No way. They are understating that. I think it's going to be like $500 million with the cost of 7,000 moving, 7,000 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 130 vehicles. I don't buy the $45 million number. I don't buy the number that it's going to cause only 16 million in damage. I think it's going to cause hundreds of millions of damage. But there's zero right wing coverage at all on the cost. And the left wing coverage, the quote unquote left wing, are these low ball numbers as well? The research tool that I use to find all this stuff out, just so you know, was called ground news. I think it's essential nowadays to see through any double standards in the current media ecosphere. If you go to ground.news,/mtn or scan the QR code right there, we're giving our viewers 40% off. Ground News is top tier vantage plan which will get you unlimited access to everything I've been talking about. Ground News is subscriber funded so they don't rely on ads that could also introduce bias subscribing supports. Our channel and their independent team working to keep the media transparent. One more time, go to Ground dot news/mtn and we're giving our viewers that 40% off that ground near the ground News top tier vantage plan. 40% off. All right, back to my reporting as well. I want to share this with you. This is what Caroline Levitt said about this suspension of Terry Moran. How the Trump regime reached out right away to to ABC and Disney and said you need to do something about this guy. And ABC said it was would here play this clip.